Question

Identify the sequence as arithmetic or geometric. f(n+1)=17 f(n), for n≥1 and f(1)=49

Answer 1

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Explanation:

Answer 2

Explanation:

f(1) = 49

f(n+1) = 17f(n)

n = 1 ; f(1+1) = 17* f(1)

f(2) = 17 * 49 = 833

This is a geometric sequence. Each term is got by multiplying 17 with the previous term, Which means 17 is the common ratio